The efficacy and function of gray sedge

As a traditional Chinese medicine, gray sedge provides us with a variety of nutrients. It can also solve some diseases encountered by the body, so it is deeply loved by people. Let’s take a look at the nutrients and benefits of gray mulberry.

[Source] Medicinal material source: the seeds of Chenopodiaceae.

[Original form] Annual herb, 20-50cm tall. The stem is erect, single or multi-branched, angular and with green stripes. Leaves are alternate; petioles are slender and weak; leaf blades are elliptic or narrowly ovate, 2.5-5cm long, 1-3.5cm wide, usually 3-lobed, with the sides of the middle lobe nearly parallel, obtuse or acute at the apex, and with a short tip, and wavy serrations on the margins; the lateral lobes are located below the middle, usually each with 2 shallow lobes; the upper leaf blades gradually become smaller, narrow, with shallow teeth or nearly entire; both sides of the leaf blades are slightly covered with powdery particles. Inflorescences are axillary or terminal, with thin and sparse flower clusters forming a panicle inflorescence; flowers are bisexual, perianth is nearly spherical, 5 pieces, light green, white margins, with micro-longitudinal ridges on the back and densely covered with powder grains, bending inwards; 5 stamens, extending outside the perianth; 2 styles. Linear. The entire cyst is enclosed in the perianth, with the pericarp attached to the seeds. The seeds are oblate, black, shiny, and have hexagonal pits on the surface. The flowering period is April-May, and the fruiting period is May-July.

【Habitat distribution】Ecological environment: Wild in wasteland or fields.

[Properties] Identification of properties: The seeds have ridges on the edges, are no more than 2mm in diameter, are black and shiny, and have hexagonal dimples on the surface.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet; neutral

【Functions and indications】Insecticidal. Mainly used for roundworms; red worms; pinworms

[Usage and Dosage] For oral use: decocted in water, 9-15g.

【Excerpt】 Chinese Materia Medica

Knowing the effects and functions of gray mulberry, for most friends, if you feel you need it, you might as well eat some of it in your daily life. I believe it will effectively improve your condition. However, in order to ensure the effect after consumption, please be sure to consume it according to the requirements and avoid some bad living habits so that you can get the expected effect.